Sen. JD Vance Will Be Vice President. Here's What's Next for His Ohio Senate Seat

Ohio's junior senator will resign to take his new role, and Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint a replacement.

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) will resign his seat in the U.S. Senate to become vice president, he announced Tuesday. Vance was elected to the Senate in 2022, defeating Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan. He is a former venture capitalist and author of the bestselling book "Hillbilly Elegy."

Gov. Mike DeWine (R) will appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of Vance's term, which ends in 2029. DeWine has not yet announced who he will appoint.

Vance's resignation will trigger a special election to fill the seat for the remainder of the term. The election will be held in November 2024. The winner of the special election will serve the remaining two years of Vance's term.

Vance's resignation is a major development in Ohio politics. He is a popular figure in the state, and his departure will create a vacuum in the Republican Party.

It is unclear who DeWine will appoint to replace Vance. Some possible candidates include Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Attorney General Dave Yost, and former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel.

The special election to fill the seat will be a closely watched race. The Republican and Democratic parties are likely to field strong candidates, and the outcome of the election could have a significant impact on the balance of power in the Senate.

Conclusion

Sen. JD Vance's resignation to become vice president is a major development in Ohio politics. It is unclear who Gov. Mike DeWine will appoint to replace Vance, and the special election to fill the seat will be a closely watched race.